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What was the primary goal of the experiment conducted by Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod?
What was the primary goal of the experiment conducted by Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod?
- To develop a vaccine for S.pneumoniae
- To identify which macromolecule was the transforming principle (correct)
- To prove that proteins are the genetic material
- To observe the effects of heat-killed bacteria on mice
What role did DNase play in the Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod experiment?
What role did DNase play in the Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod experiment?
- It inhibited the growth of S.pneumoniae
- It acted as a control for protein digestion
- It degraded DNA, confirming its role as hereditary material (correct)
- It transformed type II R-strain into type III S-strain
What did the results of the Hershey and Chase experiment indicate?
What did the results of the Hershey and Chase experiment indicate?
- Both DNA and proteins are essential for viral infection
- DNA is the genetic material injected into host cells (correct)
- Proteins are more effective than DNA in genetic transfer
- Bacteriophages do not require their own genetic material
In the Hershey and Chase experiment, which radioactive isotopes were used to label DNA and proteins, respectively?
In the Hershey and Chase experiment, which radioactive isotopes were used to label DNA and proteins, respectively?
What organism was primarily used as a host in the Hershey and Chase experiment?
What organism was primarily used as a host in the Hershey and Chase experiment?
Which conclusion was drawn from the observations of the Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod experiment?
Which conclusion was drawn from the observations of the Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod experiment?
What was the common resistance among scientists regarding Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod's findings?
What was the common resistance among scientists regarding Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod's findings?
How did the experimental designs of the Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod and the Hershey and Chase experiments differ?
How did the experimental designs of the Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod and the Hershey and Chase experiments differ?
What did Friedrich Miescher first isolate in 1869?
What did Friedrich Miescher first isolate in 1869?
Which scientific belief about heredity was prevalent during Miescher’s time?
Which scientific belief about heredity was prevalent during Miescher’s time?
What was the primary aim of Frederick Griffith's research?
What was the primary aim of Frederick Griffith's research?
What did Griffith's Transformation Experiment reveal about the R strain bacteria?
What did Griffith's Transformation Experiment reveal about the R strain bacteria?
Which of the following best describes the 'transforming principle' identified by Griffith?
Which of the following best describes the 'transforming principle' identified by Griffith?
What led to Griffith's decision to study Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What led to Griffith's decision to study Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What did Griffith's research primarily use to demonstrate the transformation of bacteria?
What did Griffith's research primarily use to demonstrate the transformation of bacteria?
What tragic event occurred to Frederick Griffith in 1941?
What tragic event occurred to Frederick Griffith in 1941?
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Avery, McCarty, MacLeod Experiment
Avery, McCarty, MacLeod Experiment
A 1944 experiment demonstrating that DNA is the transforming principle, meaning it carries genetic information between cells.
Transforming principle
Transforming principle
The substance that causes a change in the genetic traits of an organism by transferring genetic material.
Hershey-Chase experiment
Hershey-Chase experiment
A 1952 experiment showing that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material passed from a virus to a bacteria.
Bacteriophage
Bacteriophage
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Genetic material
Genetic material
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Radioactive tracers
Radioactive tracers
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DNA
DNA
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Protein
Protein
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DNA's role
DNA's role
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Griffith's Experiment
Griffith's Experiment
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Frederick Griffith
Frederick Griffith
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Nuclein
Nuclein
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Early DNA misconception
Early DNA misconception
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S. pneumoniae strains
S. pneumoniae strains
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Transformation experiment conclusion
Transformation experiment conclusion
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Study Notes
DNA as the Hereditary Material: Key Experiments
- DNA's Role: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) carries genetic information, determining traits like eye color. It was first isolated in 1869 but its role in heredity wasn't understood until later.
- Early Misconceptions: Initially, scientists thought proteins, due to their abundance and complexity, were the genetic material, while believing DNA was a simple repetitive molecule.
- Griffith's Transformation Experiment (1928): Griffith studied Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria and found a "transforming principle" that could change harmless bacteria into disease-causing ones. This hinted at a transfer of genetic material.
- Avery, McCarty, and MacLeod Experiment (1943): They identified the transforming principle as DNA, using a cell-free extract. This experiment directly demonstrated that DNA carried the genetic material.
- Hershey-Chase Experiment (1952): This experiment used bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria). By labeling the phage's DNA and protein with radioactive isotopes, they showed that only the DNA entered the bacteria, proving DNA, not protein, was the genetic material that was controlling bacterial reproduction.
- Conclusion: These experiments conclusively showed DNA, not protein, is the hereditary material passed on from one generation to another.
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Explore the pivotal experiments that uncovered DNA's role as the hereditary material. From Griffith's initial discoveries to the confirmatory work of Avery and the Hershey-Chase experiment, learn how these studies revolutionized our understanding of genetics. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on these foundational discoveries in molecular biology.
